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  1. 12th May 2018, 12:53 PM #1
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    Default I where can I buy a good desktop CNC machine

    This should be an easy question to answer, but I just don’t seem to find what I’m looking for.
    I am a guitar repairer based in Hobart. I have a basic CNC machine that I made myself with MDF (Joe’s 2006 model). I’ve made wonderful things with it, but it’s never been very accurate and I’m looking to upgrade. So why is it so difficult to find something suitable in Australia?
    All I want is a good quality, sturdy desktop 3-axis CNC router with a cutting area of about 900 x 600mm. I’m expecting to pay up to $10000 (hopefully less). I don’t really want to import one.
    Can anyone suggest an Australian website with what I need? I have found a grand total of two.
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  3. 12th May 2018, 04:19 PM #2
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    Sorry, I can't help you with an Australian design.
    I will be in a similar situation for my next CNC Router and I like what CNCRouterparts have to offer.
    You can buy the Frame AND electronics or not.
    This one is around $4k now.( frame only ) Add Aussie conversion and postage. I will probably buy the whole she-bang.
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  4. 12th May 2018, 05:12 PM #3
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    Have you seen the OX kits from Makerstore in Australia? I’ve been looking at their smaller one as I have limited room. I do have all the electronics so I would only be buying the base kit.
    My only reservation, as I stated before, is the toothed belt drive. Most of the upgrades you see on the Web use screw threads. Not as fast as belts but I like the solid aspect of them.
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  5. 13th May 2018, 10:19 PM #4
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    Hi Paul. I am new to this forum so don’t want to post anything that maybe in breach of the rules until I review them. Hopefully this post is ok. I am a small format CNC business owner inn Australia, Melbourne based please check out BG Precision - Excellence in small format CNC Australia. Contact details are there. Looking forward to hearing from you
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    These guys are in Sydney: https://3dtek.xyz/collections/cnc-routers
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    Take a look at the Axiom machines.
    Real linear rails. Ball screws. 900 x 600 model.
    Sold and supported in Australia.
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